The world of rock and roll is mourning the “Mozart for guitar” Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65. The revered guitarist was Van Halen’s creative force as they blurred the line between hard rock and heavy metal on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world in the 1980s.
Van Halen died on Tuesday after a “long and arduous” battle with cancer. His son, Van Halen bassist Wolfgang, announced news of his death with a statement on social media.
He said: “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. “He was the best father I could ever ask for.
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